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Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova has criticized the US for imposing tariffs on 68 nations and the European Union, saying Washington is pursuing a neocolonial agenda. She noted that the US, once a champion of "free trade", is now imposing tariffs on countries across the
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The European Commission has recommended a voluntary sustainability reporting standard for small and medium-sized undertakings (SMEs) to address market demand and help them respond to information requests from financial institutions, large companies, and other stakeholders. The standard, developed by the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG), aims to provide a
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India has defended its energy strategy, calling the targeting of India over its continued oil imports from Russia "unjustified and unreasonable." The ministry of external affairs (MEA) stated that India's crude oil purchases from Russia are a necessity compelled by global market conditions and not a
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The European Commission has issued a regulation registering the geographical indication 'Ratafia Ciociara / Rattafia Ciociara' in the Union register of geographical indications. This decision follows Italy's application, which was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Commission found no statements of opposition under
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The European Commission (EC) has begun a public consultation on a draft act aimed at establishing rules for calculating, verifying, and reporting on recycled plastic content in single-use plastic beverage bottles. This proposal is part of the EC's effort to increase the use of recycled materials in the
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide a €50 million loan to Crédit Agricole Bank Polska to support Polish businesses in their energy transition. The loan will enable the Polish subsidiary of the French lender to offer up to €100 million in new loans to Mid-Caps across Poland,
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According to US President Donald Trump, a $600 billion investment pledge from the European Union is a "gift" that can be spent freely, contradicting previous statements from the European Commission. The investment would be used to invest in anything Trump wants, and he claims it is not a
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The notion that another referendum on EU membership would have a decisive outcome is being challenged by a recent poll, which shows a narrow lead for Remain. However, the numbers tell a different story when considered in light of the actual costs and implications of rejoining the EU. Support for
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India has objected to criticism from the United States and the European Union (EU) over its decision to import oil from Russia, calling it "unjustified and unreasonable." The Indian government has argued that its energy imports from Russia are essential to maintaining affordable fuel prices for its consumers.
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The European Commission has issued a regulation on August 4, 2025, approving a Union amendment to the product specification of the protected designation of origin 'Jerez-Xeres-Sherry/Jerez/Xeres/Sherry'. This approval was made in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council,
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The European Union's trade deal with the United States, led by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, has sparked widespread backlash and criticism across Europe. The agreement, finalized last week, imposes steep tariffs on EU exports to the US and commits Brussels to massive investments in the
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India has released a strongly worded six-point statement in response to US President Donald Trump's threat to raise tariffs on India for buying and selling Russian oil. The statement asserts that India has been unfairly targeted by both the US and the EU for continuing to import oil
